New Shimano Jigging Rod

[Champilly]

Has anyone taken the leap of faith and purchased the new Blue Rose Jigging Rod from Shimano. Had it my hands yesterday and feels and looks impressive.

[SIRO]

How Do They Compare With The T-curve 400 Price Wise

[Champilly]

This is Shimano's foray into the top market bracket. Mid $700's for these babies....:'( :'( :'(

[SIRO]

So do you think there as good as the Saltiga's

[Champilly]

Both very similar. Difference in the price. Shimano can hold a heavier line....

Nothing in it but would like to speak to someone who has used the Shimano before taking the plunge.

[metaloid]

I bought a blue rose last year and christened it with a 25Kg king on the first drop! It bends beautifully to ca. 90 and keeps a nice constant pressure on the fish. Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase.

I also played a smaller fish on the saltiga and the feel was very very similar, the only difference being that the daiwa is a tad stiffer and copes better with heavier jigs.

My two cents.

[Champilly]

Thanks Metaloid.

Put down a deposit today for it the Blue Rose.

Now just need to do a bit of OT to pay it off.